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A=COM • Coordination shall occur prior to work commencing, periodically thereafter, and as necessary given changes in scope and/or working conditions. • Affected employees (including managers and supervisors)shall seek to participate in all site SH&E meetings related to concurrent operations. 4.2.5 The following points outline the communication requirements during heavy equipment operations: • Site Supervisors/t Managers shall confirm that all operators are notified/informed of when, where, and how many ground personnel will be working on site. • Site Supervisors/Managers shall inform all ground personnel before changes are made in the locations of designated work areas. • Prior to work initiating on site,the Site Supervisor/Manager is to confirm all operators and ground personnel are trained on the hand signals that will be used to communicate between operators and ground personnel. • Ground Personnel working around heavy equipment operations are to maintain eye contact with operators to the greatest extent possible (always face equipment). Never approach equipment from a blind spot or angle. • All heavy equipment whose backup view can be obstructed shall be equipped with reverse warning devices(e.g., backup alarms)that can be significantly heard over equipment and other background noise. Reverse signaling lights shall be in working order. • When feasible, two-way radios shall be used to verify the location of nearby ground personnel. • When an operator cannot adequately survey the working or traveling zone, a signal person shall use a standard set of hand signals to provide directions. Flags or other high visibility devices may be used to highlight these signals. 4.3 Ground Personnel 4.3.1 Ground clearance around heavy equipment may significantly reduce hazards posed during heavy equipment operations. 4.3.2 The following points outline the clearance requirements during heavy equipment operations: • Ground Personnel shall always yield to heavy equipment. • Ground Personnel shall maintain a suitable"buffer"area of clearance from all active heavy equipment. • A task hazard assessment that identifies any special precautions shall be completed and communicated to all AECOM personnel associated with or affected by the activity. • Site Supervisors/Managers shall designate areas of heavy equipment operation and confirm that all ground personnel are aware of designated areas. o Designated areas shall include work zone boundaries and travel routes for heavy equipment. o Travel routes shall be set up to reduce crossing of heavy equipment paths and to keep heavy equipment away from ground personnel. o Work zone boundaries shall consider line of fire hazards related to the equipment and associated activities. Refer also to S3AM-309-A TT2 Operator Line of Sight. o If working near heavy equipment, Ground Personnel shall stay clear of loads to be lifted or suspended loads, and out of the travel and swing areas(excavators, all-terrain forklifts, hoists, etc.)of all heavy equipment. o During winch use, all swampers or other personnel will remain outside the"whip area"of the winch line or tow cable. Heavy Equipment(S3AM-309-PR1) Revision 6 July 31,2019 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. Page 3 of 12